Helps small towns and rural areas get more federal funding and support for water projects.
This bill would make it easier for small communities and rural areas to get federal money for water infrastructure projects. It would lower the minimum project cost for these communities and offer them technical help. The bill would also extend loan terms for long-lasting projects and expand eligibility for federal water funding.
Today, the federal WIFIA program helps fund water projects, but small communities face a high minimum project cost of $5 million and don't get specific technical help. If this bill becomes law, small communities (25,000 people or less) would see their minimum project cost drop to $1 million. They would also get technical assistance from the EPA and benefit from an outreach plan. Also, loan repayment terms for long-lasting projects would extend from 35 years to 55 years.
HR 6229 · 119th Congress · November 20, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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